‘We are a very resilient people’: in the face of Trump’s threats, Cuban cinema comes out fighting
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‘We are a very resilient people’: in the face of Trump’s threats, Cuban cinema comes out fighting - Lemmy
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/45096275
[https://lemmy.ml/post/45096275] > March 24, 2026
> >In the shadow of an imperial hegemon and with severe restrictions on its
ability to trade and access resources, Cuba may appear as an enigma to audiences
curious about the type of cinema that has emerged from such conditions. > > >The
Cuban revolution of 1959 caused a radical break in the development of the
country’s cinema. Film-making existed before “this moment of effervescence” but
was historically an imitation of Hollywood-style film-making, according to
Jessica Gordon-Burroughs, a lecturer in Latin American studies at the University
of Edinburgh. In contrast, the first decade after the revolution heralded “a
very exciting and innovative time, both politically and aesthetically in Cuba”.
> > > > >
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Tom Hardy’s ‘Havoc’ leads Netflix’s Wales gambit with $265 million economic boost
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Tom Hardy’s ‘Havoc’ leads Netflix’s Wales gambit with $265 million economic boost - Feddit UK
> Netflix‘s strategic investment in Welsh production hubs has generated more
than £200 million ($265 million) for the U.K. economy since 2020, according to a
report released Wednesday by the streaming giant and Creative Wales. > >The
economic windfall comes as the streamer gears to bow director Gareth Evans’
action thriller “Havoc,” starring Tom Hardy – now holding the distinction as the
largest feature film ever shot entirely within Wales. > > … > > The Welsh
investment represents part of Netflix’s broader U.K. production strategy, with
the nation becoming a key filming destination for the streamer’s high-profile
content. Beyond “Havoc,” Wales has hosted production for tentpole series
including “The Witcher,” creating substantial economic ripple effects throughout
the region. > > According to the report, Netflix productions have supported over
500 Welsh businesses across multiple sectors since 2020. For every £1 ($1.32)
spent by the streamer in Wales, 58 pence (76 cents) flows to TV and film
sectors, with the remainder benefiting industries including rental and leasing,
creative arts, and food and hospitality. The financial impact extends beyond
direct spending, with each £1 invested by Netflix generating an additional 80
pence ($1.06) across the Welsh supply chain.
Martial arts & Westerns collide in gripping first trailer for your new favorite action movie [Tornado]
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Martial arts & Westerns collide in gripping first trailer for your new favorite action movie [Tornado] - Feddit UK
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/27249666
[https://feddit.uk/post/27249666] > > On the edge of honor…lies revenge. The Old
West collides with the swordplay of the Samurai in the first trailer for your
new favorite martial action movie, Tornado. Set in 1790, Tornado follows the
journey of a young woman who must confront the merciless thieves who are chasing
her, with newly released footage teasing a gripping and gloriously violent tale
of survival and revenge. You can check out the new trailer for Tornado below. >
> > > … > > > > “Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado (Kōki) is
a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous
situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet Samurai show crosses paths
with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman (Tim Roth) and his ambitious
son Little Sugar (Jack Lowden). In an attempt to create a new life for herself,
Tornado seizes the opportunity to take matters into her own hands and steal the
gold from their most recent heist. With her father murdered by the gang and her
life in grave danger, what follows is a thrilling tale of adrenaline-fueled
action, as Tornado races against time to escape a violent demise and avenge her
father’s death. Armed with her father’s Samurai training, Tornado leaves a trail
of devastation and bloody revenge in her wake.” > > Trailer
[https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI]
UK cinema issues Minecraft warning as police are called to ‘disruptive’ screenings
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UK cinema issues Minecraft warning as police are called to ‘disruptive’ screenings - Feddit UK
>A UK cinema has been forced to issue a warning after a TikTok trend saw
screenings of A Minecraft Movieplagued by “disruptive behaviour”. > > … > >
However, the movie, whose cultural impact is renowned, particularly among
younger people, has sparked a flurry of disruption and chaos in cinemas across
the world. > > Footage captured across social media shows food and popcorn
thrown across the audience, along with loud shouting, some swearing, and general
raucousness including people jumping out of their seats. Dozens of young people
and children are seen laughing with their phones out as they capture the
disorder. > > In one cinema in the US, police were called to quell the
commotion, after viewers refused to calm down. It has prompted REEL cinema in
the market town of Fareham to issue a warning. > > “To ensure everyone has the
best possible cinema experience, we’re increasing our monitoring of screens
during performances,” a spokesperson told the Daily Echo. > > “Disruptive
behaviour, including taking part in TikTok trends, before, during, or after a
screening will not be tolerated. > >“Anyone causing disruption will be asked to
leave, and where necessary, the police will be called.” > >It comes after
Cineworld on Glasgow’s Renfrew Street was also forced to warn against disruptive
behaviour on its premises. > > … > > In contrast, some cinema employees on
TikTok have been urging viewers not to cause chaos in the screenings and refrain
from making a mess. > > “I’m a theatre employee: by throwing water, popcorn and
all that onto people (which many have been doing) yall are making our jobs
harder,” said one person. > >“Theatre employee here. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE just
don’t be obnoxious I worked both opening days and it has been a living
nightmare. Nothing wrong with cheering during big moments but don’t be
swearing,” said another. Previously: * Minecraft movie spawns ‘annoying’ cinema
trend that viewers claim ‘ruins’ the film
[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/a-minecraft-movie-uk-cinema-chaos-b2728588.html]
Simon Pegg film ‘Angels In The Asylum’ halts shoot indefinitely after funding “crisis” leaves crew, producers & suppliers out of pocket
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Simon Pegg film ‘Angels In The Asylum’ halts shoot indefinitely after funding “crisis” leaves crew, producers & suppliers out of pocket - Feddit UK
> Angels in the Asylum, a British indie film starring Simon Pegg and Katherine
Waterston, has stopped shooting indefinitely after running out of cash midway
through production, Deadline can reveal. > >Angels in the Asylum was mounted
without its financing fully in place and had to halt filming in February, 15
days into a month-long shoot. There is no clarity on when the £5M ($6.4M)
production might restart as producers scramble to bring in new finance. >
>Angels in the Asylum set out to tell an important story about women
incarcerated against their wishes, but has created a messy legacy in which crew
members are said to be owed at least £600,000 in wages. Cast pay was ringfenced
in an escrow account under Equity union agreements. > > … > > The reasons for
the financial strife are disputed. The position of Sorrenti and Greenwood is
that funding under an arrangement with distributor Parkland Pictures has not
materialized. In a statement, they said it was “devastating” that Angels in the
Asylum did not have the funds to carry on shooting. They are in talks with other
financiers in a bid to resurrect the movie and “remain determined to find a
solution.” > >Parkland CEO John Cairns told Deadline that his company had no
agreement to finance Angels in the Asylum beyond its work as a sales agent. He
added that proposed tax credit funding through Parkland Film Capital was not
finalized and, even if it was, there would still be a “very large gap” in the
budget. > > … > > Angels in the Asylum was able to begin production with funding
from other investors, while Sorrenti and Greenwood also put cash into the
project. Around 150 people were left out of work when the film went on hiatus,
with crew members being owed at least three weeks’ wages, expenses, and holiday
pay. Suppliers are also said to be significantly out of pocket. > >Some crew
members said they had been left in financial jeopardy amid precarious conditions
in the UK film and TV production industry. A small number of people are pursuing
legal claims in an effort to recover the money they are owed. Bectu and Equity
are supporting members impacted by the hiatus. > > Those caught up in the
collapse are furious, with some complaining that the issues have been compounded
by poor communication and false hope from those running the production. When
filming paused in February, producers said they hoped it would be a week before
production could resume. “We have been strung along, it’s unbelievable,” said
one person. Another source added: “The producers were in over their heads.” > >
The position of the producers is that they have been working tirelessly to
resolve the funding gap. Sorrenti and Greenwood said they have also not been
paid and are working to resuscitate the film without remuneration. They are said
to be heartbroken about what has taken place.
Alfonso Cuarón met with Amazon/MGM to direct Bond 26
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Alfonso Cuarón met with Amazon/MGM to direct Bond 26 - Feddit UK
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/26208354
[https://feddit.uk/post/26208354] > > A few weeks ago, a source inside of
Amazon/MGM was telling Jeff Sneider that rumored Bond producer David Heyman was
potentially eyeing Alfonso Cuarón to direct the next 007 instalment. > > > >Matt
Belloni is now saying on The Town podcast that he’s also heard Cuarón could
direct Bond 26, adding that the filmmaker has met with Amazon and has a new
“take” for how the next one would look like. > > > >Amazon wants to move quickly
and have a team ready once the $1 billion rights deal is closed with Barbara
Broccoli. Yesterday, I reported that writers have already been hired for Bond
26; it makes sense that a director is now being eyed as well. > > > >What this
Cuarón rumor seems to imply is that Amazon/MGM are not willing to wait another
18 months for Christopher Nolan to complete and release “The Odyssey.” Hey, the
studio spent over $1 billion to toss Broccoli aside, it’s no wonder they want to
get this next Bond off the ground ASAP.
Harry Potter and Spider-Man producers lined up by Amazon to oversee Bond franchise
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Harry Potter and Spider-Man producers lined up by Amazon to oversee Bond franchise - Feddit UK
> Amazon is lining up Harry Potter’s David Heyman and Spider-Man’s Amy Pascal to
oversee the James Bond franchise for its studio MGM. > >In news first reported
by Puck, the two heavyweight producers are said to be the choice of senior
Amazon-MGM executives Mike Hopkins, Jen Salke, and Courtenay Valenti and the
studio is now negotiating deals with the pair. > > Heyman is the British
producer who acquired the film rights to JK Rowling’s Harry Potter book series,
and produced all eight subsequent film adaptations as well as the three
Fantastic Beasts films. Other high-profile credits to his name include the Noah
Baumbach-directed Marriage Story and White Noise, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon
a Time in Hollywood, and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. > >Pascal was chair of Sony’s
film division until 2015, where she oversaw Bond films including Casino Royale,
Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. She was forced to leave in the aftermath of the
studio’s infamous email hack after leaked messages suggested she had made racist
jokes at the expense of Barack Obama. Since leaving Sony, Pascal has produced
the Tom Holland Spider-Man films as well as the animated Spider-Verse spin-offs,
and is now working on Gerwig’s Narnia film.
Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond
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Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond - Feddit UK
>Amazon has paid more than $1bn for “creative control” of the James Bond
franchise, the Guardian understands, in a deal that has met with a mixed
response from stars of the films. > >Amazon MGM Studios said on Thursday that it
had struck a deal with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the
British-American heirs to the film producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and longtime
stewards of the Bond films. > > The world’s second largest corporation by
revenue confirmed it had formed a joint venture with the duo to house the James
Bond intellectual property with Amazon assuming “creative control”. > >Amazon
said the financial terms were for its eyes only, but it is understood that
control of 007 was ceded for about $1bn (£790m), a figure first reported by the
US Hollywood news oulet Deadline. > >Daniel Craig, the most recent actor to play
Bond, offered his congratulations to Broccoli and Wilson on Friday. Craig, who
first appeared in Casino Royale in 2006, said: “My respect, admiration and love
for Barbara and Michael remain constant and undiminished. > >“I wish Michael a
long, relaxing (and well-deserved) retirement, and whatever ventures Barbara
goes on to do, I know they will be spectacular and I hope I can be part of
them.” > > The actor Valerie Leon, however, a former “Bond girl”, raised
concerns that 007 would not be British any more if Amazon was calling the shots.
> >Leon, 81, featured in the films The Spy Who Loved Me and Never Say Never
Again, alongside Roger Moore and Sean Connery. She told ITV’s Good Morning
Britain that it does not worry her because “life changes and everything moves on
and changes”. > > “The Bond franchise was very British and it won’t be any
more,” she said. “And obviously, if they make films they won’t go into the
cinema … everything is so changed now, it just won’t be the same and I’m very
old-fashioned anyway.”
Amazon MGM gains creative control of 007 franchise
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Amazon MGM gains creative control of 007 franchise - Feddit UK
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/24475507
[https://feddit.uk/post/24475507] > > Amazon MGM Studios is set to take creative
control of the James Bond franchise. > > > > The shock announcement — which is
sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the
news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and
Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back. > > > > As per details of the
arrangement, Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli have formed a new joint
venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The three parties
will remain co-owners of the iconic franchise but Amazon MGM will have creative
control.
Peter Link
Vintage Edmonton
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